promises altar and his crown

Kas the Betrayer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

hit point. If he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Special Equipment. Kas wears the Crown of Lies (see the Introduction of Vecna: Eve of Ruin

against Vecna. He readily lies, breaks promises, betrays allies, and taunts those who fall for his ruses. Kas has little use for those who can’t validate his superiority or help advance his goals

Shub-Niggurath

monsters

great numbers, tapping into the magic of this Mythos entity to multiply and thrive. Twisted Promises. Cults of Shub-Niggurath begin innocently enough. A village deep in a primal forest, or a group

rely on culling the weak among their own numbers. The community seeks outsiders. Brutal and vicious cults rely on raids, but more cunning ones lure strangers to their lands with promises of food and

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

darkness. Whatever their origin and their mission, paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of evil. Whether sworn before a god’s altar and the witness of a priest, in a

their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of knights, but even then their loyalty is first to the cause of righteousness, not to crown and country. Adventuring

Talking Snakes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

Talking Snakes Lurking behind the altar are two awakened poisonous snakes named Ssura and Y’zleth (pronounced SOO-rah and EEZ-leth). They slither out of hiding to confront anyone who approaches

within 5 feet of the altar. Each awakened snake is unaligned, has an Intelligence score of 10, and speaks Common. The snakes claim to have useful information to share if the characters are willing to

Talking Snakes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

Talking Snakes Lurking behind the altar are two awakened poisonous snakes named Ssura and Y’zleth (pronounced SOO-rah and EEZ-leth). They slither out of hiding to confront anyone who approaches

within 5 feet of the altar. Each awakened snake is unaligned, has an Intelligence score of 10, and speaks Common. The snakes claim to have useful information to share if the characters are willing to

6. Captive Balor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

(area 14), and then set the controls in area 5 to release him. To convince them to do so, the fiend promises anything within his power. As a show of good faith, he can relate how to safely open the

treasure chests in area 13, and how his weapons have been taken to the chapel (area 14) and worked into the altar there. Tarnhem uses the balor stat block with the following changes: While held, Tarnhem

6. Captive Balor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

(area 14), and then set the controls in area 5 to release him. To convince them to do so, the fiend promises anything within his power. As a show of good faith, he can relate how to safely open the

treasure chests in area 13, and how his weapons have been taken to the chapel (area 14) and worked into the altar there. Tarnhem uses the balor stat block with the following changes: While held, Tarnhem

Paladins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

emphasize different elements of righteous behavior, but all paladins are expected to hold true to a common set of virtues: Liberality. Be generous and tolerant. Good faith. Be honest and keep promises

pragmatists note that the tales often end with a tremendous sacrifice on the part of said champions. The most common patrons of paladins of the Oath of Devotion and the Oath of the Crown (which is described

Paladins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

emphasize different elements of righteous behavior, but all paladins are expected to hold true to a common set of virtues: Liberality. Be generous and tolerant. Good faith. Be honest and keep promises

pragmatists note that the tales often end with a tremendous sacrifice on the part of said champions. The most common patrons of paladins of the Oath of Devotion and the Oath of the Crown (which is described

Temple Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

successful check, the character determines the young man died of exsanguination somewhere else and his body was brought here. (Werth was killed on the altar in area T4.) T2: Vestibule Broken doors lie on the

: Central Altar This seven-foot-long, oval altar is made of pink stone. A depression atop the altar is stained blackish red. The cult leaders execute disloyal cultists here. As a Study action, a

Predator Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

the dominant force in this portion of the dungeon. The hag offers two pieces of lore and promises that none of her creatures will leave this sector. She also says that the characters can move freely

its turns, ending the effect on itself on a successful save. Treasure. The baron wears +1 leather armor (shark skin and chitin) and a crown-like helm of ivory, coral, leather, and gold (worth 500 gp

Predator Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

the dominant force in this portion of the dungeon. The hag offers two pieces of lore and promises that none of her creatures will leave this sector. She also says that the characters can move freely

its turns, ending the effect on itself on a successful save. Treasure. The baron wears +1 leather armor (shark skin and chitin) and a crown-like helm of ivory, coral, leather, and gold (worth 500 gp

Temple Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

successful check, the character determines the young man died of exsanguination somewhere else and his body was brought here. (Werth was killed on the altar in area T4.) T2: Vestibule Broken doors lie on the

: Central Altar This seven-foot-long, oval altar is made of pink stone. A depression atop the altar is stained blackish red. The cult leaders execute disloyal cultists here. As a Study action, a

Bathhouse Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

) check concludes that the man has been dead for two days. D7. Bhaal’s Altar Describe this location to the players as follows: Three wooden beams brace the ceiling of this flooded chamber, which

features a stone altar covered with entrails in the northeast corner. Hanging on the wall above the altar is a three-foot-tall steel mask cast in the form of a frowning human skull. The steel skull mask

Bathhouse Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

) check concludes that the man has been dead for two days. D7. Bhaal’s Altar Describe this location to the players as follows: Three wooden beams brace the ceiling of this flooded chamber, which

features a stone altar covered with entrails in the northeast corner. Hanging on the wall above the altar is a three-foot-tall steel mask cast in the form of a frowning human skull. The steel skull mask

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, Javor reminds the characters of promises they made (see the “Treasure” section). In exchange, the Uthgardt don’t bother the surviving Nettlebees. If Javor is slain before Wiggan or Bertram are, he returns

altar, each charm can be used twice before vanishing. In either case, a character of your choice later finds the raven figurine among his or her belongings, sensing Javor’s favorable opinion. If the

Verminaard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two

missing from their ranks have been sacrificed on his secret altar. I don’t dismiss this possibility. While his work progresses, it is the effort of an instrument as blunt as the mace he wields

tempted by Takhisis and her promises of glory. Corrupted by the Dragon Queen, Verminaard rose to become one of her champions, claiming command of the fiercest among the Dragon Armies. Verminaard’s

Personality

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Personality Kas is cruel, spiteful, and unrelenting in his pursuit of vengeance against Vecna. He readily lies, breaks promises, betrays allies, and taunts those who fall for his ruses. Kas has

points at the start of his turn if he has at least 1 hit point. If he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Special Equipment. Kas wears the Crown of Lies (see

The Day's Catch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

. “We are split in two,” Ploopploopeen explains, “fighting among ourselves.” The followers of the Deep Father have been making an increasing number of offerings on his altar — killing blood sacrifices

, allowing his true believers of the Sea Mother to cut off the head of the cult. The archpriest promises that the characters will be “well rewarded” for their aid. If the characters refuse, Ploopploopeen

The Day's Catch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

. “We are split in two,” Ploopploopeen explains, “fighting among ourselves.” The followers of the Deep Father have been making an increasing number of offerings on his altar — killing blood sacrifices

, allowing his true believers of the Sea Mother to cut off the head of the cult. The archpriest promises that the characters will be “well rewarded” for their aid. If the characters refuse, Ploopploopeen

Verminaard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two

missing from their ranks have been sacrificed on his secret altar. I don’t dismiss this possibility. While his work progresses, it is the effort of an instrument as blunt as the mace he wields

tempted by Takhisis and her promises of glory. Corrupted by the Dragon Queen, Verminaard rose to become one of her champions, claiming command of the fiercest among the Dragon Armies. Verminaard’s

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, Javor reminds the characters of promises they made (see the “Treasure” section). In exchange, the Uthgardt don’t bother the surviving Nettlebees. If Javor is slain before Wiggan or Bertram are, he returns

altar, each charm can be used twice before vanishing. In either case, a character of your choice later finds the raven figurine among his or her belongings, sensing Javor’s favorable opinion. If the

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

guardroom are as follows. Cell 1C. The female elf in this cell is destined for sacrifice in the Temple. She is a noble, and she promises that if she is rescued, she will send her rescuers a reward of

wall grow more gruesome as the viewer proceeds north, culminating in scenes showing human and giant sacrifice near the end closest to the altar (area 11). 10. Servants’ and Thralls’ Worship Area The

Horns of the Beast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

temple lost in the jungle. He offers to pay them a total of 2,000 GP in trade bars—half when they reach the temple and half when they safely return to civilization—and promises to support them with what

Artifact. The Horns of the Beast—a jagged crown made from the horns of demons and wild animals—rests on a pedestal in the northwest corner of the ruins. Melchis immediately attempts to seize the Artifact

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

guardroom are as follows. Cell 1C. The female elf in this cell is destined for sacrifice in the Temple. She is a noble, and she promises that if she is rescued, she will send her rescuers a reward of

wall grow more gruesome as the viewer proceeds north, culminating in scenes showing human and giant sacrifice near the end closest to the altar (area 11). 10. Servants’ and Thralls’ Worship Area The

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Auriga wears a bejeweled silver crown worth 100 gp and carries a Wand of Magic Detection. A character who inspects the altar and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check finds a hidden

ruined temple. The altar is cracked in half, and the chamber’s once-brilliant banners, now tattered and stained, sag from its walls. Scrawled on the wall is the image of a tentacled eye with a long

Horns of the Beast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

temple lost in the jungle. He offers to pay them a total of 2,000 GP in trade bars—half when they reach the temple and half when they safely return to civilization—and promises to support them with what

Artifact. The Horns of the Beast—a jagged crown made from the horns of demons and wild animals—rests on a pedestal in the northwest corner of the ruins. Melchis immediately attempts to seize the Artifact

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Auriga wears a bejeweled silver crown worth 100 gp and carries a Wand of Magic Detection. A character who inspects the altar and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check finds a hidden

ruined temple. The altar is cracked in half, and the chamber’s once-brilliant banners, now tattered and stained, sag from its walls. Scrawled on the wall is the image of a tentacled eye with a long

Personality

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Personality Kas is cruel, spiteful, and unrelenting in his pursuit of vengeance against Vecna. He readily lies, breaks promises, betrays allies, and taunts those who fall for his ruses. Kas has

points at the start of his turn if he has at least 1 hit point. If he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Special Equipment. Kas wears the Crown of Lies (see

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Feywild, but the carriage and its glass pegasi shatter if the vehicle leaves the Feywild. P12. Hall of Stars The double door on the south side of this area is sealed with a hart crown lock (see “Crown Locks

tower and the staircases suspended above it. P13. Court of Storms The double door on the stone balcony between this area and area P22 is sealed with a lion crown lock (see “Crown Locks” earlier in the

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Feywild, but the carriage and its glass pegasi shatter if the vehicle leaves the Feywild. P12. Hall of Stars The double door on the south side of this area is sealed with a hart crown lock (see “Crown Locks

tower and the staircases suspended above it. P13. Court of Storms The double door on the stone balcony between this area and area P22 is sealed with a lion crown lock (see “Crown Locks” earlier in the

Temple of Tharizdun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

against the party, promising each character what it knows the character wants in exchange for nothing more than being allowed to spend a few more months in the temple. After that time, Sgothgah promises, it

believable, Sgothgah offers and promises anything — because the cunning creature has no intention of ever delivering. All it wants is for at least three promising victims to come close enough to the pool

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

perpetually shrouded in fog. Its rings, cairns, and altar mound are created from piles of heaped rock, barren of plant growth. The altar is a rectangular slab of stone 10 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 3

feet tall, its surfaces worn smooth by time. The enormous basin surrounding the altar mound is shaped like the silhouette of a leaping elk stag, although this image isn’t readily apparent when the area